Indicator stalk smoking.

[peter bird]

Weird stuff happening with indicator stalk. Left hand blinker works ok, click over to the right and blinker works for a second then stops, then it starts smoking through the stalk. I cleaned the mechanism and put light oil on moving parts, but no improvement. Next step prolly check earth. Failing that, I have no idea. Thoughts guys? 

[C.A.R.]

Sounds like you have a dead short somewhere.
Start unplugging 1 wire at a time & see what happens.

[AndBir]

On 11/1/2025 at 9:21 PM, peter bird said:

I cleaned the mechanism

So you opened up the indicator mechanism that internally has a ball bearing and rocker plate?

[peter bird]

Hi guys. I had a second go at it and this time pulled apart the mechanism and cleaned up the terminals /contact points. One side was in poor condition. Hit it with some super fine steel wool and put it together. Wasn't expecting much, but suddenly discovered I had a win! Blinkers work perfectly again

and no smoking. 

Edited November 12, 2025 by peter bird